Barack Obama's Speech

In my opinion, the main message of Sen. Obama's speech (other than to vote for him) was that if he is elected, he would see to it that the American Dream would become a reality for everyone in the country. That his parents shared a belief that in America their son could be whatever he made up his mind to be. That this country is set apart by the people here with individual dreams that have the courage to make them happen. He says if he is elected this will happen. His message says that government has operated under a certain way of doing things for 8 years and under his leadership that will change. On the homefront he promises jobs for everyone, healthcare for everyone, investing $150 billion in renewable sources of energy, and ending the war in Iraq and finishing the fight against Al Qaida and the Taliban.
He supports some of what he promises by citing progress that was made under Bill Clinton's administration. He said that progress was measured by 23 million new jobs created under that administration. He says the American family saw its level of income go up by $7500 as opposed to down by $2,000 which he says has happened under President Bush. He supports his promises by saying he will stop giving tax breaks to companies that outsource jobs overseas. He will eliminate capital gains taxes for small businesses. He will cut taxes for 95 percent of all working families. He also says he will within 10 years end this countries dependence on foreign oil. That he will help the auto companies rework their companies so that the fuel-efficient cars that we need are built here in America and that it will be easier for us to afford those cars. He says he will invest in education and teachers. That if you have health care his plan would mean lower premiums, and if you don't you would get coverage.
How effective is his speech? I am sure for supporters and fence-sitters of Senator Obama his speech was a promise of change which is what he has been promising all along.